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YY03 RBU

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,332 mi
Last recorded174,332 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 174,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre damage noted to outer wall.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 174,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre damage noted to outer wall.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 162,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroding.

offside rear inner sidelight not working.

offside rear tyre - 3mm.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 155,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre - 3mm.

offside inner rear sidelight not working.

rear brake discs corroding & wearing.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 155,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre - 3mm.

offside inner rear sidelight not working.

rear brake discs corroding & wearing.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 145,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wing mirror damaged,view to rear unaffected.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 145,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2010 138,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corrosion rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2009 135,242 miles

water leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 135,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

water leak

n/s rear running light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 130,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s headlamp glass.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 120,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 107,982 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YY03 RBU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 RBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY03 RBU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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